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Rajasthan: Fort, Village & Lake — 13 Days
Delhi to Jaipur via painted havelis, Khimsar dunes, horse safaris, and rural heritage stays
This 13-day circuit moves through Rajasthan's rural heartland, staying in heritage properties that anchor each leg: the painted havelis of Mandawa; Khimsar Fort and its surrounding Bishnoi villages; Rohet Garh and its horse-country setting; Rawla Narlai at the base of the Aravallis; Deogarh Mahal with its railway heritage; and Udaipur's lakeside palaces before returning to Delhi via Jaipur. Days center on activities embedded in village life—camel and jeep safaris, stepwell dinners, interactions with local craft workers, folk music gatherings, and meals prepared by village families. The route covers roughly 260 kilometers from Delhi to Mandawa, then fans south and west through smaller settlements before converging on Udaipur (a regional cultural anchor), then northeast to Jaipur and back to Delhi. Accommodation is in converted forts, havelis, and heritage hotels rather than urban resort chains, and English-speaking guides are provided throughout.
Highlights
- Painted havelis and frescoed architecture of Mandawa's Shekhawati district
- Jeep safari through Khimsar's sand dunes and surrounding Rajasthani villages
- Horse safari through Bishnoi settlements departing from Rohet Garh
- Stepwell dinner at Rawla Narlai set in an Aravalli foothills village
- Rural train safari through countryside near Deogarh Mahal
- Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- City Palace and Jagdish Temple in Udaipur
- Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur
- Local artisan workshops and folk performances with village families
- Traditional Rajasthani meals prepared by village hosts
Day by day
1Arrival in DelhiDelhi International Airport · the hotel
Arrival at Delhi International Airport with meet-and-greet by a representative, followed by transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is available for rest after travel.
2Delhi's Old and New CitiesJama Masjid · Chandni Chowk · Raj Ghat · India Gate · Humayun's Tomb · Qutub Minar · President's House
A guided tour of Old Delhi covers Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through the bazaar lanes of Chandni Chowk, and Raj Ghat. New Delhi sightseeing includes India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and a drive past the President's House. Overnight in Delhi.
3Mandawa: Shekhawati HavelisMandawa · Shekhawati region · heritage haveli
The drive from Delhi to Mandawa takes you through the Shekhawati region, known for its painted havelis. The town's painted walls and heritage architecture are explored on foot. Accommodation is in a heritage haveli converted for guest use.
4Khimsar: Fort, Dunes & VillagesKhimsar Fort · sand dunes · surrounding villages
A 240-kilometer drive south brings the group to Khimsar Fort, now operating as a heritage hotel. The afternoon includes a jeep safari across the sand dunes and visits to surrounding villages to observe daily rhythms of rural settlement and household work. Overnight at the fort.
5Rohet Garh: Horse Safari Through Bishnoi CountryRohet Garh · Bishnoi villages
The route continues south approximately 120 kilometers to Rohet Garh, a rural heritage property. A horse safari departs through Bishnoi villages, pastoral settlements known for wildlife conservation practices and traditional pastoralist livelihoods. Overnight at Rohet Garh.
6Narlai: Aravalli Foothills & Stepwell DinnerNarlai · Rawla Narlai · village paths · historic stepwell
An 80-kilometer drive carries the group to Narlai, a small village positioned at the base of the Aravalli hill range. Check-in is at Rawla Narlai, a heritage hotel set in the settlement. The day includes either a walking route through village paths or a special dinner organized at a historic stepwell, a structural form built across Rajasthan for water access and irrigation.
7Deogarh Mahal & Rural Train SafariDeogarh Mahal · surrounding countryside
An 80-kilometer journey east reaches Deogarh Mahal, a heritage property. A rural train safari operates through the surrounding countryside, passing agricultural land, small hamlets, and open landscape. Overnight at Deogarh Mahal.
8Udaipur: City of LakesLake Pichola
The 135-kilometer drive south terminates in Udaipur. Upon arrival, a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola offers views across the water toward the City Palace and surrounding hills. The evening is unscheduled.
9Udaipur: City Palace, Temples & Artisan MarketsCity Palace · Jagdish Temple · Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens · Fateh Sagar Lake · local artisans and markets
Visit City Palace and Jagdish Temple, then stroll Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens and Fateh Sagar Lake. Visit local artisans and markets showcasing traditional crafts and textiles.
10Jaipur: Pink City ArrivalJaipur
The 390-kilometer drive northeast to Jaipur takes most of the day. Upon check-in, a traditional Rajasthani dinner is held with a folk performance. Overnight in Jaipur.
11Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace & BazaarsAmber Fort · City Palace · Hawa Mahal · Jantar Mantar · local bazaars
Visit Amber Fort's ridge-top complex, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal's honeycomb facade. Visit Jantar Mantar's astronomical instruments, then browse local bazaars for handicrafts and textiles.
12Return to DelhiDelhi
The 270-kilometer drive northwest back to Delhi occupies the day. Upon arrival, the evening is available for rest or nearby market exploration for final purchases. Overnight in Delhi.
13Departure from DelhiDelhi International Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your Rajasthan Village Tour with lasting memories of rural India.
Where you go
- 1Delhi International Airport
- 2Narlai
- 3Lake Pichola
- 4City Palace
- 5Jagdish Temple
- 6Jaipur
- 7Amber Fort
- 8City Palace
- 9Hawa Mahal
- 10Jantar Mantar
- 11Delhi
- 12Delhi International Airport
Included
- Mineral Water Bottles
- Lunch at 5 Star Hotel.
- Preferred Accommodations as Per Package.
- Air Condition Vehicle for All Airport Transfers, Tours and Intercity Travel as Per Itinerary.
- Private English-Speaking Guide,Approved by Ministry of Tourism (Other language guides also available upon request).
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- Toll Taxes, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel and all applicable taxes.
- Assistance by a dedicated tour manager and associates throughout the tour